Thank you to the Radisson Blu Aqua Chicago & CityPASS for sponsoring our long weekend adventure in Chicago! As always, all opinions are my own. My husband Robin and I had such an awesome weekend in Chicago! I was traveling with a friend for Spring Awakening music festival, and Robin was in town for work […]
The Complete Traveler’s Guide to Carmel, IN
We had a wonderful weekend in Carmel, Indiana this past weekend, and it quickly became one of my favorite midwest cities! I absolutely loved everything about this town, from the adorable B&B we stayed in and the incredible food we sampled, to the plethora of activities the city offers and endless kindness of the residents. If you’ve never been to this Indianapolis suburb, you should add it to your list!
The Complete Traveler’s Guide to Vatican City, World’s Smallest Country
I’m not Catholic, so I didn’t feel like I had much of a reason to visit the Vatican, but “when in Rome” as they say, I thought it would be a great half-day trip! I would’ve been remiss to skip out on the heart of the Catholic faith, and I’m glad we decided to visit, […]
Art Gallery of Ontario in Toronto
The Art Gallery of Ontario was one of my favorite art museums I’ve ever been to (and I’ve been to dozens!). From the flow of the exhibits, to the use of lighting and negative space, each exhibit was uniquely contrived to draw viewers in and create a unique space for local and international artists alike to share their
The Complete Guide to Tulip Time Festival in Holland
Tulip Time is a lovely festival that takes place each spring in Holland, which celebrates Dutch heritage, Dutch dancing, Dutch fashion, and of course iconic Dutch tulips. Millions of tulip bulbs are planted every fall by volunteers and city staff, and they burst into colorful bloom late April to early May, just in time for, well, Tulip Time!
Zak Ik Luxury Boutique Inside Azulik Resort Tulum
Zak Ik is a luxury boutique inside Azulik Resort, underneath Kin Toh Treetop Restaurant in Tulum, Mexico that sells everything from shoes, handbags, and totes to dresses, tops, swim coverups and more. Before entering, we were asked to remove our shoes in order to “connect with the Earth”, and it was only the beginning of […]
Exploring the Mayan Ruins of Tulum
The ruins of Tulum were one of the highlights of our visit to the area. Built more than 1,000 years ago, these stunning relics of the past are a great way to experience the history of the people who originally inhabited this area. For only $10 USD/person, visitors can walk through this ancient Mayan site
Our Adventure in Mexico: One Month, 8 Cities
Although we had to cut our trip short because I became extremely sick and needed to come home, we had such an incredible time in Mexico this past month! We were able to stay in 8 different cities and pass through a number of others, and it was an adventure unlike any other! I’d been […]
Tikua Restaurant in Querétaro
Querétaro has a vibrant arts and cultural scene, and they also have some incredible local dishes inspired by tradition and their unique climate. Tikua, a restaurant located right around the corner from Casa de la Marquesa Hotel (check out the review of this stunning colonial era mansion turned hotel here) perfectly embodies arts and culture […]
2 Quick & Easy Meals with World Port Seafood: Beer Battered Shrimp Tacos & Ancient Grain Haddock Quesadillas
I’ve partnered with World Port Seafood to share new twists on some traditional Mexican recipes that have been passed down through my family. WPS sponsored this post by sending me a great selection of Ancient Grain Haddock Filets, Redhook® Beer-Battered Shrimp, Faroe Islands Salmon, and Omaha Steakhouse® Fries, and for this first post I’ll be […]